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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 263.03 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 263.03 and 124.17 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 263.03 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/263.03 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 263.03 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 32,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660.44/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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